John McBee
August 25, 1958 ~ June 28, 2014
It is with great sadness that the family of John Wayne McBee, 55 announces his passing at his home in Philippi, WV on June 28, 2014. He was the beloved son of Wayne and Patricia (Rogers) McBee born on August 25, 1958.
He is survived by his parents Wayne and Patricia McBee, his sister Lisa Granados and her husband Walter, of Manassas Park, VA, his brother Shane McBee and his wife Deny, of Fishersville, VA. He also leaves behind his nephew Garret and his nieces Ciercy and Athenae, whom he treated as though they were his own children.
John was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Alice “Jerry” Rogers of Philippi and his paternal grandparents, Wayne and Evelyn McBee, also of Philippi.
John grew up in Virginia and graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1976. As a young man, he traveled the world, including trips to Italy, Greece, and Thailand before and after settling in Philippi, WV to begin a successful career in the landscape and Christmas tree industry.
He enjoyed fine cigars and had a passion for history. However, John’s true love was his family. As a young man, he dedicated his life to taking care of his grandparents. His later life was spent caring for his parents. For one that had walked the Great Wall of China and climbed the Great Pyramids of Egypt, his favorite trip was spent in a pickup truck exploring the Alaskan wilderness with his father. There has never been a more devoted son, grandson, brother or uncle.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Tuesday, July 1 from 5-8 pm and on Wednesday July 2 from 8 am-2pm the service hour with Rev. Linda Payton officiating. Interment will follow in the Mary’s Chapel Cemetery. A celebration of life service will be held later that evening at Elk City Methodist Church, immediately following a graveside service at Mary’s Chapel.
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I know we did not know your son John, but from reading his obituary he was sure a fine person, Bo Bennett had called me to put your family on our church prayer chain, wish i did, i am the one that puts them on, and he told me all about him, and she spoke such wonderful things about john, and your family, i felt like I knew him by the time we finished talking. I just want u to know that we r so sorry about the loss of your love one, yes u will miss him in the days, weeks, and months ahead, but God will bring u thru it, just ask, and u shall receive, so our prayers r with u, I just can not imagine loosing my son, we only have one child it is a son, and i just cant imagine loosing him, we love him darly, so i know u r grieving, so like my Pastor Bryan Headley said they r rejoicing and we r weeping, and i will never forget that, he is now in the hands of God who will always watch over him, so God bless all of u and your family, and just remember to call out to God, and he will answer.
i seen i had a few mistakes, so sorry but i know u will figure it out.
I've heard so many wonderful stories about John over the years through Lisa. In fact I got see the pictures Lisa took when she was last visiting home. He absolutely loved his family and visits with his nieces and nephew. He was a wonderful son, brother, and uncle.I'm so sorry for your loss. It is unimaginable what you are feeling. I pray that the Lord will bless and comfort you during this most difficult time. Lisa, I know he's reading his favorite newspapers from all around the universe now! Love you all and I will pray you are comforted by the wonderful times you, family, and friends have had over the years. Love, Robin
Our deepest condolences to the entire Mcbee family,
May the comfort of god help you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
wishing the Mcbee family peace and comfort.
I've heard so many wonderful stories about John over the years through Lisa. In fact I got see the pictures Lisa took when she was last visiting home. He absolutely loved his family and visits with his nieces and nephew. He was a wonderful son, brother, and uncle.I'm so sorry for your loss. It is unimaginable what you are feeling. I pray that the Lord will bless and comfort you during this most difficult time. Lisa, I know he's reading his favorite newspapers from all around the universe now! Love you all and I will pray you are comforted by the wonderful times you, family, and friends have had over the years. Love, Robin
So very sorry. We can't imagine loosing a child, but how wonderful that you were able to share in his adult life on a daily basis. May God give you comfort.
Please accept our sympathy in the death of your son. Sonny does not have access to a computer so wanted me to send this to your family. Sonny will be in WV late August so will visit with you all then. Again we are extremely sorry for your loss.M
Thinking of you daily
Wayne, Pat, Lisa and Shane: I am in shock at this sad news about John. You all were like my second family for all the years you lived next door to me in Waynesboro. May God be with you during this time of great sadness. You are all in my thoughts and prayers